All Things Video

Phil Ranta is the Chief Operating Officer at Collective Digital Studio (CDS). Prior to CDS, Phil was employee #9 at Fullscreen, where he spent 3 years growing the creator network until the company’s acquisition by Otter Media. He’s as hilarious as he is insightful, having spent years on various comedy projects and working as a professional comedian. In this episode, we learn more about Fullscreen’s humble beginnings and rapid growth. We also cover the overabundance of influencer marketing platforms and agencies as well as recent M&A activity in the space, including Phil’s participation in the Fullscreen and CDS acquisitions. And finally, we hear about some of Phil’s passion projects, including http://www.comedypodcastnetwork.com/ and his frequent improv appearances at the Second City Hollywood. Host: James Creech ABOUT THE SHOW All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading video networks and engage in thought-provoking debates about the key issues shaping the next generation of entertainment. From the short-form content revolution to the rise of multi-channel networks (MCNs) and the fragmentation of video viewership in an always-on world, All Things Video reveals the key trends and insights from the world of digital video. Subscribe for new episodes and updates! ABOUT THE HOST James Creech is an entrepreneur focused on technology, online video, and digital media. He currently serves as the SVP, Growth for Bent Pixels, the premier technology provider for the world's leading video networks and next-generation media companies. OUR SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by Bent Pixels, the premier technology provider for the world’s leading MCNs and next-generation media companies. The Bent Pixels platform provides back-office network administration tools to facilitate partner onboarding, network intelligence, and payments. The company also provides digital rights management solutions for content claiming and anti-piracy on YouTube. There’s a reason 4 of the top 5 MCNs and dozens more across 5 continents trust Bent Pixels. Visit www.bentpixels.com to learn more.